Welcome

Love INC's mission is to mobilize the Church to transform lives and communities in the Name of Christ.
If you are struggling financially and live in Allendale or the surrounding area, please call Love I.N.C.'s office at 895-5683. You can also download a list of additional agencies available to help you by clicking on this link: Community Resources.

Ministries

Love In the Name of Christ is a resource center ministry, mobilizing local churches, in collaboration with area service providers, to meet the unmet needs of families and individuals.

Please consider getting involved or donating to one or more ministries. Financial help, food, household items, furniture, laundry soap and personal care items and more is needed!


Life Skill Program
Life Skill classes and free budget counseling for individuals offering hope and a support network, and sharing practical and helpful information to improve their current situation.

Food Pantry
Distribution center of donated food and personal care items for individuals in need. 

Furniture
Collection and distribution of home furnishings to qualified families at no charge those in need, using volunteer
labor and transportation.

Work Search
A group that meets weekly on Thursday mornings to talk about finding work, updating resumes, and the roller coaster ride of looking for a job. 

New to You Store
Collection, sorting and display of used clothing and household accessories by volunteers for sale at very low costs to clients and the public. All funds are returned to the Love I.N.C. ministry. Clients may obtain vouchers for goods from the store.

Transportation
Volunteer drivers - using their own vehicles provide rides to doctors appt., church, or work and gas vouchers are distributed to attend job interviews, get back and forth to work or other reasons to help reach financial sustainability.

Baby Layette & Crib
Providing baby furniture ensembles, bedding, and infant clothing and care products to families with a new baby.

Medical Equipment
Collection, storage, cleaning and distribution of donated medical equipment such as crutches, wheelchairs and other items for use in the home.

Car Repair Ministry
We accept donations of good quality used vehicles, to provide individuals who can maintain a vehicle, as well as work with families to assist with some car repairs.

Prayer Network
A group of about 100 people who regularly pray for the clients, staff, volunteers, and financial and spiritual needs of the Love I.N.C. ministry.

New Closet
Collection and display of new gift and household items, donated by supporting churches and businesses. Items are "purchased" by clients using vouchers earned in Life Skills Program.

Christmas Assistance
An opportunity for the church and community to reach out to those in need by providing gift items and food during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Love 'N Stitches Sewing Ministry
A group of sewers using the Love I.N.C. office space to create quilts of all sizes and other goods for distribution at homeless shelters, veterans homes, additional places, and overseas.

English as a Second Language (E.S.L.)
Provides professional instruction to non-English speaking people from a Biblical perspective.

S.K.I.L.L. (Showing Kindness in Labors of Love)
Volunteers use building trade skills to provide needed home repairs for the needy.

Families Victorious
Encouragement, support and hope for those and their families who struggle with an addition. The group meets Sunday nights at Love I.N.C. office on 60th.